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H.Q.

Mitchell

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Contents American edition

Me ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

What is the language portfolio? .................................................................................................................... 4

My language passport
Summary of language learning and intercultural experiences ................................................................ 5
Certificates and diplomas ........................................................................................................................... 5

My language biography
What I have done ......................................................................................................................................... 6
How I learn .................................................................................................................................................. 8
What I can do in English .......................................................................................................................... 10

My dossier
What you can include ............................................................................................................................... 13
What my dossier includes ......................................................................................................................... 14
Module 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Module 2 .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Module 3 .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Module 4 .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Module 5 .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Module 6 .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Module 7 .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Module 8 .................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Me

My photo

Name

Age

First language

School
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Class

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What is the language portfolio? American edition

Dear Student,

This language portfolio is designed to help you understand more about how you learn English.

The portfolio can help you show what you already know and what you can do in English. With the portfolio, you’ll have
the chance to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie and keep track of your progress. It’ll also help you keep a record
of the work you’ve done in school and the ways you come into contact with the English-speaking world.

You can show the portfolio to your new teachers when you change class or school.

The portfolio has three parts:


1. My language passport
This part will give others a general picture of your knowledge of English. You’ll be asked to think about how many
years you’ve been learning English, whether at school or elsewhere, and in which situations you use it. You can also
keep a record of language certificates and diplomas here.
2. My language biography
In this part you can record your English learning. It will help you realize what you already know and what you’ve
already learned. It will also help you set goals for the future and discover the ways in which you can learn best.
3. My dossier
This is the part where you can put some examples of work you’ve done in English. These could be pictures, written
work, projects, audio or video recordings, homework. You’ll also find some ideas that can be used in this section.
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My language passport
Summary of language learning and intercultural experiences
Read and answer.
How long have you been learning English?
I’ve been learning English for .

Read and check ().


Where have you been learning English? Where do you use English?
• at school • at home
• at a language school • at school
• at home • at work
• at work • with my friends
• in an English-speaking country • with my family

Check () the statements which are true for you.


I often meet people who speak English.
I watch TV shows or movies in English.
I read magazines or books in English.
I have a penpal or e-pal from an English-speaking country.
I use English to chat with people online.
I have visited an English-speaking country.
I have lived in an English-speaking country.

Certificates and diplomas


Here you can record any certificates or diplomas you’ve acquired in English. These could include progress report cards,
an attestation of participation in an exchange program or of a language-learning stay in an English-speaking country, for
instance.

Title Level Awarded by Date


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What I have done


The schools/colleges/universities I’ve graduated from and the one I now attend.

School/College/
When? City Country
University name

The English courses I have attended and the courses I now attend.

Institution When? City Country

English-speaking countries where I have lived or which I’ve visited.

Country When? For how long?


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My language biography
What I have done
Contacts I’ve had with speakers of English.

When? Where? With whom? Comments

Ways I come into contact with English-language media.

often sometimes never


Comic books

Songs

Movies

TV shows

Internet
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Magazines

Computer games

Books

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How I learn
Try to think of the ways in which you learn English. What helps you? This part of the portfolio can help you realize how
you learn best and give you some ideas which you might want to try in the future. Check () what is true for you and
complete with your ideas.

I already do this I could try this


How I improve my ...
Yes No Yes No
I listen to English texts and repeat.
I record myself speaking in English and compare with the
speaking abilities

CD.

I learn and recite English poems.

I sing songs in English.

I often listen to the radio or watch TV shows


in English, and try to imitate voice and rhythm.
...

I write down new words in a notebook with an example


next to them.
I look new words up in a dictionary.

I ask my teacher to explain new words.


vocabulary

I group together words which are related.

I regularly revise words I’ve learned.

I try to use words I’ve recently learned when I speak or write.

I ask myself whether I need to understand every single detail


listening abilities

of what I’m listening to or if it is enough to get the general


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idea.
I watch English-speaking shows.

I listen to songs and try to understand the lyrics.

...

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How I learn
I already do this I could try this
How I improve my ... Yes No Yes No
I ask myself whether I need to understand every single detail of
what I’m reading or if it is enough to get the general idea.
reading abilities

I look important words up in a dictionary.

I write down words and expressions I’d like to learn.

I read magazines and newspapers in English.

...

When I write, I try to think in English and avoid translating.


I make sure that I know the meaning and the spelling of all the
writing abilities

words I’ve used.

I try to avoid repeating the same words and phrases when I write.

After I’ve written something, I read it once again to see if I’ve


made any mistakes.

...

I learn or look for grammar rules and explanations.


grammar

I find my own examples to illustrate a rule.

I make a note of grammatical errors I often make.

I already do this I could try this


How I learn
Yes No Yes No
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I always participate in group or pair work activities in class.

I don’t hesitate to answer my teacher’s questions in class.


I’m not afraid to make mistakes when I speak or write; they’re a part
of learning.

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What I can do in English


Use this checklist to record what you can do (Column 1 = me). Ask someone else, for example your teacher, to also assess
what they think you can do (Column 2 = my teacher). Use column 3 to mark those things which you cannot yet do but
which you feel are important (Column 3 = goals).
Add to the list – perhaps with the help of your teacher – other things you can do, or that are important for your English
learning at this stage.

Use the following symbols:


In columns 1 and 2 In column 3
 I can do this under normal circumstances ! This is one of my goals
 I can do this easily

my teacher
me my goals
/ other
Listening 1 2 3
I can understand my teacher’s instructions and what
is said on the CD player.
I can understand simple questions about myself, the
place where I live, what I do, the people I know.
I can understand short conversations about topics I’m
familiar with.
I can understand the lyrics of some songs.

I can understand numbers, prices and the time.

I can understand short recorded messages or short


passages said by the teacher.
I can understand and follow a route on a map.

I can understand where things are located.

I can understand when someone speaks slowly and


clearly to me on topics I’m familiar with.
I can understand when people are talking about the
present, the past or the future.
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I can also …

...

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What I can do in English me
my teacher
my goals
/ other
Reading 1 2 3
I can match simple words with pictures.
I can recognize some simple words and phrases on a poster
or in a magazine.
I can understand simple cartoon strips and illustrated stories.
I can understand a brief personal message, such as an e-mail
or a postcard.
I can guess the content of a text with the help of
illustrations.
I can read and understand some magazine quizzes.
I can read and understand the key points in some magazine
and newspaper articles, flyers and diaries.
I can understand whether a text refers to the present, past
or future.
I can also …

Speaking 1 2 3
I can greet and say goodbye to someone.
I can say where I’m from and where I live.
I can introduce myself and other people.
I can answer simple questions about myself, my home,
my family, my friends, my work and my hobbies and ask
people similar questions.
I can talk about my family and my friends.
I can ask people for things and give people things.
I can describe myself, other people and objects.
I can say what I like and what I don’t like.
I can describe my house and the rooms in it.
I can ask for and give directions.
I can order food and take an order.
I can ask for and give advice.
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I can count and talk about quantities.


I can ask for and tell the time.
I can indicate time by phrases such as “next week,”
“last Friday,” “in November,” “three o’clock.”
I can also…

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What I can do in English


my teacher
me my goals
/ other
Speaking strategies 1 2 3
I can ask for help when I don’t understand something.
I can ask somebody to repeat what they’ve said.
I can ask somebody to speak more slowly.
I can ask somebody how to say a word in English.
...
...
...

Writing 1 2 3
I can fill out a questionnaire with my personal details.
I can write simple sentences about food preferences
and eating habits.
I can write a simple postcard (for example with vacation
greetings).
I can write sentences and simple phrases about myself,
for example where I live, what I do, what my talents and
abilities are, etc.
I can write about my family (how many members, names,
age) and my friends.
I can write about my daily routine and my habits.
I can write a description of my house and neighborhood.
I can write an e-mail giving news or talking about
vacation plans.
I can write a simple text about my life story.
I can also…
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My dossier
What you can include
In your dossier you can keep examples of your work, as well as certificates and diplomas. You choose what goes into your
dossier. Put in things which you’d like to keep and show to others. You can put in written work, pictures, CDs, DVDs,
CD-ROMs, homework, or any other work you are proud of. Your dossier could be a folder or a box to fit everything in.
Add items to your dossier or change them when you like.

Certificates and diplomas


CDs / DVDs / CD-ROMs

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Written work, report cards and tests Pictures, posters and projects

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What my dossier includes


Use the list below to keep a record of all the items you include in the dossier.

This piece of work is With regards to my progress in


No. Piece of work Date important for me English, this piece of work shows
because… that...
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My dossier
Module 1
COUNT RY FAC T FILE
Find useful information about your country and make a poster for visitors.
Stick pictures for decoration.

Country = Spain - España


Nationality = Spanish
Language = Spanish
Capital = Madrid
e-mail code = .es
Phone code = +34
Currency = euro
Population = 40,500,000
Time zone = GMT + 1

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Module 2
MY FAVORIT E SINGER
Make a poster of your favorite singer/band and write a paragraph describing them. Write about their
appearance and stick pictures.

My favorite singer is Avril Lavigne.


She has blond hair and ...
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My dossier
Module 3
MY T V GUIDE
Make up TV channels and include all your favorite TV shows. Write the times they are shown and add
pictures for decoration. Then write what you watch.

Super Channel
7:00 Lost
8:00 LIVE: Baseball
from Boston
9:00 ...
I usually watch sports shows.
My favorite is...

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Module 4
MY CIT Y/ TOWN
Make a table of
what you like/dislike
about your city or
town. Stick pictures
for decoration. Likes Dislikes

There are 4 beautiful parks. There isn’t a museum.


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Module 5
MY DRE A M MENU
Use all your favorite food to make your dream menu. Think of a name for the restaurant. Draw or stick
pictures and write prices. Don’t forget to go wild!

The Mega Burger


4 burgers and extra
!
extra cheese! $ 4.99

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Module 6
A POS T ER: HELP T HE EN V IRONMENT
Make a poster promoting environmentally-friendly activities.
Draw or stick pictures. Mention where you can do these activities.

The environment needs help!


Plant trees in Middleton Park.
At home: Save water and energy ...
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My dossier
Module 7
MY LIFE S TORY
Find pictures from different times in your life. Draw a time line and stick the pictures next to the correct
year. Write a short description for each picture.

This is my
seventh birthday
party. I had a
great time.


1990 2000 2010

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Module 8
MY VAC AT ION ISL A ND
Make your own vacation island for tourists. Draw a map of your island, cut out the symbols below and
stick them next to places on the map. Write what you can do at these places and stick pictures.

Sundown Beach! It’s great for


water sports and sunbathing.
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